'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 7: Fans think they know exactly who the new shapeshifting Supe is

The new character in 'The Boys' can shapeshift by touching her target, undergoing a dramatic transformation akin to shedding her skin like a cocoon
UPDATED JUL 12, 2024
The Shapeshifter takes on Starlight's identity in 'The Boys' Season 4, adding to the chaos (@primevideo)
The Shapeshifter takes on Starlight's identity in 'The Boys' Season 4, adding to the chaos (@primevideo)

Contains spoilers for 'The Boys'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In 'The Boys' Season 4, Episode 7, which aired recently, we witnessed a significant buildup towards the season finale.

A new Supe with the ability to shapeshift was introduced, though her name remains undisclosed. Fans are speculating about her identity.

Let's delve into who this shapeshifter Supe might be and who the actor portraying her in the series is. 

Could the Shapeshifter Be Malchemical from 'The Boys' Comics?

The newly introduced shape-shifting Supe in a still from 'The Boys' Season 4 (@primevideo)
The newly introduced shape-shifting Supe in a still from 'The Boys' Season 4 (@primevideo)

In 'The Boys' Season 4, Episode 7, the shapeshifter introduced was only referred to as 'The Woman', with no name revealed.

Fans speculate she might be similar to Malchemical from 'The Boys' comics, but her transformation abilities differ significantly from Malchemical's.

The true identity remains uncertain, leaving viewers awaiting more clues in 'The Boys' Season 4, Episode 8.

What are the powers of Shapeshifter in 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 7?

The Shapeshifter takes on the identity of Starlight in 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 7 (@primevideo)
The Shapeshifter takes on the identity of Starlight in 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 7 (@primevideo)

This new character has revealed a distinctive shapeshifting ability in the latest developments: she must touch her target to assume their form, undergoing a dramatic physical transformation akin to shedding her skin like a cocoon.

Her apparent absorption of their memories is intriguing, demonstrated by her knowledge of the safe passcode at Hughie and Annie's home when she stole the laptop.

Beyond these revelations, details about her remain sparse, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating 'The Boys' Episode 8 for more insights into this enigmatic figure.

Who plays the shapeshifting Supe in 'The Boys 'Season 4?


 
 
 
 
 
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While the exact name of the Supe remains unknown, the role is played by Naomi Frenette. She is renowned for her work as a stuntwoman in superhero films like 'X-Men: Apocalypse' and 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.

This marks her first major role as a main character on screen, and fans are eager to see the extent of her involvement in 'The Boys'.

'The Boys' Season 4 trailer



 

7 episodes of 'The Boys' are currently streaming on Prime Video.

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